Could I use this item to charge my radio in case of an extended power outage? http://www.amazon.com/Rally-7471-Portable-Jumpstart-Generator/dp/B002NG Could I use this item to charge my radio in case of an extended power outage? http://www.amazon.com/Rally-7471-Por... » Read More Could I use this item to charge my radio in case of an extended power outage? http://www.amazon.com/Rally-7471-Portable-Jumpstart-Generator/dp/B002NG « Show Less
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This radio has rechargable batteries and and an adapter to charge them, so if the device you mention has 120volt output, yes you can.
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I do not believe the tecsun short wave radio has a charging feature on it. It does have a rechargeable battery or it can be plugged in.
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Difficult question. Full charge while playing radio soft? Loud? In the sunshine? In the dark? Charging other devices? With an occasional crank of the charger? Absolutely refusing ever to to crank the charger? I've never let mine fully run out, but the answer is that unless you're completely incapacitated, it's totally simple to keep it going, given all the options that are available to you.
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Others have ask "how can I use this both at home and outdoors?" My response was "Having this and a battery pack make a good combination." With a "jump-start" battery pack that usually has a lighter outlet, you can run this anywhere, then just recharge the battery when your done (and since it's only needed for a few minutes at a time, a battery is OK where you don't need a continuous power source). I think that is the easiest way to use anywhere and minimizes the issues of needing a 12V "power supply" to run it in your home (that would need to be like a 10 amp car battery charger) or a "power inverter" to run the AC version from your car. Others have ask "how can I use this both at home and outdoors?" My response was "Having this and a battery pack make a good combination." With a "jump-start" battery pack that usually has a lighter outlet, you can run this anywhere, then just recharge the battery when your done (and since it's only needed for a few minutes at a time, a battery is OK where you don't need a continuous power source). I think that is the easiest way to use anywhere and minimizes the issues of needing a 12V "power supply" to run it in your home (that would need to be like... » Read More Others have ask "how can I use this both at home and outdoors?" My response was "Having this and a battery pack make a good combination." With a "jump-start" battery pack that usually has a lighter outlet, you can run this anywhere, then just recharge the battery when your done (and since it's only needed for a few minutes at a time, a battery is OK where you don't need a continuous power source). I think that is the easiest way to use anywhere and minimizes the issues of needing a 12V "power supply" to run it in your home (that would need to be like a 10 amp car battery charger) or a "power inverter" to run the AC version from your car. « Show Less
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Bonnie, I can tell you that I ran this unit during a power outage that lasted over 12 hours and my neighbors did not even know it was running.It was not until they saw me plugging more things into it, that they asked me if I could run some of thier household appliances.Yes, the battery will charge on it's own when it's running.If you are not going to run this generator for long periods of time I would suggest that you purchase a "trickle Charger" for about $12;00 @ any Harbor Fright store or a Home depot etc...I hope this helps-I love my generator and i'm sure you will love yours should you decide to buy one.Good luck! Bonnie, I can tell you that I ran this unit during a power outage that lasted over 12 hours and my neighbors did not even know it was running.It was not until they saw me plugging more things into it, that they asked me if I could run some of thier household appliances.Yes, the battery will charge on it's own when it's running.If you are not going to run this generator for long periods of time I would suggest that you purchase a "trickle Charger" for about $12;00 @ any Harbor Fright store or a Home depot etc...I hope this helps-I love my generator and i'm... » Read More Bonnie, I can tell you that I ran this unit during a power outage that lasted over 12 hours and my neighbors did not even know it was running.It was not until they saw me plugging more things into it, that they asked me if I could run some of thier household appliances.Yes, the battery will charge on it's own when it's running.If you are not going to run this generator for long periods of time I would suggest that you purchase a "trickle Charger" for about $12;00 @ any Harbor Fright store or a Home depot etc...I hope this helps-I love my generator and i'm sure you will love yours should you decide to buy one.Good luck! « Show Less
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I don't know of any AA apparatus for this unit. If you are looking for a way to power your unit in extended power outage I would just get more battery packs. The standard pack is small lightweight and holds quite a bit of power. They have extended battery packs. They are a bit bulkier but pack much more power. Hope this helps...
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You can use this to jump start your vehicle and if the vehicle's battery is still good then letting your engine run for a while (usually 30 to 45 minutes) should charge the battery. If your battery won't hold a charge then its time to replace it. I don't think you will have good results trying to charge a battery directly off of this. This jump starter is basically just a battery itself that you can recharge by plugging into an outlet.
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It comes with a connector that fits on the bottom of the radio with a cord ending in a 12v cigarette lighter plug. If you want to use it for long term listening or Storm Watch mode at home you will need a 110v to 12v DC converter. Get one that puts out several amps of DC power. the light weight ones are not enough to charge and run the radio at the same time. With the charging cord attached the radio does not stand up because the cord comes out of the bottom. If you want it to stand up you will have to make a cradle for it.
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I have a power surge protector -- just in case there is a lightning storm and if it knocks out the motor I will not be a happy camper.An extension of this arrangement means, a UPS may work. I see why not. Principle is the same. Actually, a UPS is a smart move.
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If you mean can you charge batteries other than the ones in the radio itself then the answer would be no. It doesn't have the capacity to produce that much power.
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I only use this dock to charge my phone and spare battery. I don't think this dock has any other uses except for charging. It might be convenient to place your phone in the dock in the evening so it will be charging and visible when your alarm sounds in the morning. The 2nd battery charger is not big enough for an extended battery. I use mine on my computer desk so that I have hands free when answering a call. Good luck on your decision.
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Don't understand the question. Think maybe you would have take the Jumpstarter out of the DC plug to charge the car battery. Hope that helps.
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Be aware that this is not a generator it's a power source. This power source will run out of power if you don't recharge it.
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The battery charger that came with the radio can be used either for AC power charging or plug in the DC adapter for use in your automobile. The charger can be used in either situation.
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Yes you can. BUT!!! I would recommend an external power supply if you're talking about putting them in a computer. I know from professional experience that most computer power supplies don't have enough reserve output to handle that many properly. If one of them flickers or you unhook it and reconnect it while the computer is running, it will cause a hard reboot and you know that's how files get damaged. Hope that helps! A cheap battery charger is much better than using the computer power supply for multiple cold cathode kits. Stability is good... :):):) I also use a few of them for workbench and cabinet lights connected to a 12 volt battery with an automatic charger. Pretty sweet... In a car or boat you'd be good for probably however many you want!!! :):):)
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Yes sir/ma'am, supposedly thats what your paying for with a generator like this one. I rmr doing this same research before I purchased this unit. It has the better rotor that generates the electricity, (If i rmr correctly, when I say better, i mean that it has a brushless generator. That means cleaner/smoother electricity from my findings). I used my 61" LED TV, MacBook Pro, & other expensive gadgets during a 5 day power outtage. NO issues & unit performed flawlessly. To be safe, I'd do what 'Khend' recommends regarding the surge protector below.
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I use the charger for my Radio Control flight and car battery charger, but they are kind of expensive if you do not have a need for a mltiple battery cahrger, though you might be able to pick one up for around 40 to 45 dollars
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How many watts of electricity do you require to run whatever it is you want to plug in? My grand kids used mine while on a camping trip recently and plugged in a boom box then their lap tops to play games. The vehicle's battery went dead in just over 6 hours. Lucky for them gramps packed a self contained emergency battery jumper to get the vehicle started up and back home. If they would've started the vehicle every hour for about 10 minutes, I think they would've been okay.